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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

New Student Diversity Council joins LHS to “promote a better sense of belonging”

Grace Jackman, Features Online Editor October 2, 2024

For the 2024-25 school year, music teacher and Equity Coordinator Mr. Matthew Karnstedt created a group of about 27 students that “represent all walks of life” at LHS, from faces seen in the hallways...

Students gather at Downtown Libertyville to decorate windows for homecoming week

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor September 30, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 29, students from several different clubs, sports and activities participate in the annual homecoming tradition of painting shops and restaurants in Downtown Libertyville from 10:00 a.m....

Changes happening at LHS next year

Alex Clark, Editor-in-chief May 17, 2024

IHSA will hold flag football as an official sport for the upcoming 2024-25 school year

IHSA will hold flag football as an official sport for the upcoming 2024-25 school year

Aarna Mishra, Staff Member May 17, 2024

Starting fall 2024, girls flag football will be an official athletic program through the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Series. IHSA will conduct its inaugural postseason, culminating...

Junior Jana Abdelrahman and Mai Asad give speeches to raise awareness about the Israel-Palestine conflict and the damages incurred by Palestine. Around 60 students attended the walkout, choosing to miss the first half of their third period class.

BREAKING NEWS: Students gather to address Israel-Palestine conflict in walkout

Rishi Tipparti, Opinion Editor May 3, 2024

On Thursday, May 2, approximately 60 students gathered to hold a brief student-led walkout, advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Middle East and to call for justice for everyone...

D128 implements new grading policies effective next year

D128 implements new grading policies effective next year

Aarna Mishra and Jack Birmingham April 19, 2024

Starting the 2024-25 academic year, D128 will implement new grading practices that will go into effect school-wide. This change will take the district’s very broad policies and try to narrow parameters...

This is the rendering for the 10 person conference room. It will be located in the lower level of the library and will replace the area that housed the microfiche machines as well as various printers and copiers.

Cook library study room renovations

Louie Perry, Staff Member April 19, 2024

In early February, Cook Memorial Public Library announced plans to build four additional study spaces at their Libertyville campus. Construction began on Feb. 19 and will be completed by April. Three...

An in-depth look at the 2024 Lake County primary candidates

An in-depth look at the 2024 Lake County primary candidates

Louie Perry and Akshay Jaladi March 15, 2024

The 2024 Illinois Primaries are going to be held March 19. Local candidates listed will be presented on the ballot for Libertyville area residents.    U.S. House of Representatives (10th Congressional...

New Accelerated Placement Act will be in effect the next school year

New Accelerated Placement Act will be in effect the next school year

Grace Jackman, Copy Editing Manager March 15, 2024

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the Accelerated Placement Act (APA) aims to “expand access to accelerated placement programs” and “ensure teaching capacity necessary to meet increased...

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